A2 Collocation Neutral

Come to an end.

Finish; conclude.

Practice it

Meaning

To reach the final part of something and stop.

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Cultural Background

Used to soften the blow of a project cancellation. Often used in formal speeches. Used in casual storytelling. Used to summarize research findings.

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Use 'finally'

Adding 'finally' emphasizes the duration before the end.

Meaning

To reach the final part of something and stop.

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Use 'finally'

Adding 'finally' emphasizes the duration before the end.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

The long winter finally ______ to an end.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: came

The phrase is 'come to an end'.

🎉 Score: /1

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A2

The long winter finally ______ to an end.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: came

The phrase is 'come to an end'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it is for events or time periods.

Related Phrases

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bring to an end

specialized form

To cause something to finish.

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draw to a close

synonym

To finish slowly.

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